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Crypto and Fintech Industries Rally Against Banking Opposition to Open Banking

Crypto and Fintech Industries Rally Against Banking Opposition to Open Banking

By Sienna Hartley | October 21, 2025

A Unified Call for Consumer Data Rights In a significant move to protect consumer financial data rights, a coalition comprising fintech, cryptocurrency, and retail industry trade groups has called upon the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to implement a comprehensive open banking rule..

Japan's Financial Services Agency Considers Allowing Banks to Hold Cryptocurrencies

Japan's Financial Services Agency Considers Allowing Banks to Hold Cryptocurrencies

By Elliot Graves | October 19, 2025

A Potential Shift in Policy In a move that could significantly alter the landscape of financial regulations in Japan, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) is reportedly contemplating a revision of its existing guidelines to permit banks to hold cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin for investment purposes. T...

Chinese Tech Giants Halt Hong Kong Stablecoin Plans Amid Beijing Concerns

Chinese Tech Giants Halt Hong Kong Stablecoin Plans Amid Beijing Concerns

By Sienna Hartley | October 19, 2025

Regulatory Pushback from Beijing Chinese technology giants, including Ant Group and JD.com, have reportedly put their plans to issue stablecoins in Hong Kong on hold following regulatory concerns from Beijing...

Florida Lawmaker Reintroduces Crypto Reserve Bill After Initial Setback

Florida Lawmaker Reintroduces Crypto Reserve Bill After Initial Setback

By Elliot Graves | October 17, 2025

A New Chapter for Crypto Investments in Florida In a renewed effort to integrate digital assets into public investment portfolios, Florida House Republican Webster Barnaby has introduced a revised bill aimed at allowing the state to invest in cryptocurrencies. This legislative move comes after a pre...

Crypto.com CEO Demands Regulatory Scrutiny Following Massive Crypto Liquidations

Crypto.com CEO Demands Regulatory Scrutiny Following Massive Crypto Liquidations

By Sienna Hartley | October 11, 2025

Call for Regulatory Action In the wake of a staggering $20 billion in cryptocurrency liquidations within a single day, Kris Marszalek, CEO of Crypto.com, has called for a comprehensive regulatory investigation into the exchanges that suffered the most significant losses...

BitGo Secures VARA License Amid Regulatory Crackdown

BitGo Secures VARA License Amid Regulatory Crackdown

By Sienna Hartley | October 7, 2025

BitGo Expands Footprint in Dubai with VARA License In a significant development for the digital asset sector, BitGo, a renowned digital asset infrastructure company, has announced that it has secured regulatory approval to offer specific services in Dubai. This approval comes amid an increase in reg...

SEC Eases Path for Crypto ETFs Amidst Cautious Optimism

SEC Eases Path for Crypto ETFs Amidst Cautious Optimism

By Sienna Hartley | September 29, 2025

Regulatory Milestone for Crypto ETFs The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has significantly simplified the pathway for launching spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by adopting new generic listing standards...

Crypto Regulatory Landscape and Solana's Institutional Ambitions

Crypto Regulatory Landscape and Solana's Institutional Ambitions

By Damon Rhodes | September 26, 2025

Shifting Regulatory Approaches The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is gradually embracing the maturation of the cryptocurrency market, evident in its evolving approach to crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs)...

Understanding XRP's Market Shifts and Institutional Role

Understanding XRP's Market Shifts and Institutional Role

By Damon Rhodes | September 25, 2025

Regulatory Challenges Impacting XRP Value XRP has faced significant market volatility, losing $19 billion in value, largely influenced by the ongoing regulatory hurdles...

Shifting Landscape: U.S. Crypto Legislation and Geopolitical Challenges in 2025

Shifting Landscape: U.S. Crypto Legislation and Geopolitical Challenges in 2025

By Sienna Hartley | September 21, 2025

Legislative Changes Reshape the U.S. Crypto Market In 2025, the cryptocurrency landscape in the United States has been fundamentally altered by two pivotal pieces of legislation: the GENIUS Act and the anticipated CLARITY Act...

Tether Faces Regulatory Challenges and Expands Stablecoin Portfolio

Tether Faces Regulatory Challenges and Expands Stablecoin Portfolio

By Sienna Hartley | September 12, 2025

SEC and EU Regulations Impact Tether Tether, a leading issuer in the stablecoin market, is under scrutiny from regulatory bodies including the U.S...